Mutton Masala – Pakistani Style
Summary
- This Mutton Masala recipe offers a simple yet flavorful way to prepare mutton, perfect for when you're looking for an easy and delicious meal. It involves marinating mutton with a fresh onion and chili paste, then pressure cooking it with aromatic spices and yogurt to create a rich, tender curry.
All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Mutton 1 kg
- Onions 2 medium
- Green chilies 4-5
- Ginger garlic paste 2 tbsp
- Tomato paste 1 cup
- Oil 1/2 cup
- Yogurt 3 tbsp
All Ingredients - Spices
- Cumin seeds 1 tsp
- Cinnamon stick 1 small
- Green cardamom 2-3 pods
- Black peppercorns 1/2 tsp
- Black cardamom 1 pod
- Cumin powder 1 tsp
- Coriander powder 1 tsp
- Salt 1 tsp
- Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
- Garam masala powder 1 tsp
Tools You'll Need
- Pressure cooker
- Pot
- Pan
- Food processor
- Blender
- Mixing bowl
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Yogurt?
- Sour cream (1:1)
- Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)
No Garam masala?
- 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Onion & Chili Paste
Chop 2 medium onions and 4-5 green chilies. Blend them into a smooth paste using a food processor or blender.
Step 2: Marinate Mutton
In a large bowl, add 1 kg mutton, the freshly blended onion-chili paste, and 2 tablespoons of ginger-garlic paste. Mix thoroughly to ensure the mutton is well coated and .
Step 3: Set up Instant Pot for Sautéing
Place the inner pot into your Nutricook Instant Pot (or any electric pressure cooker). Set the pot to '' mode and adjust the timer to .
Step 4: Sauté Aromatics
Once the pot is hot, add 1/2 cup of oil. Then, add 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 small cinnamon stick, 2-3 green cardamom pods, 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, and 1 black cardamom pod. for about until the spices are fragrant.
Step 5: Add Mutton and Tomato Paste
Carefully add the mutton to the pot. Stir well to combine with the aromatics. Next, add 1 cup of tomato paste.
Step 6: Add Powdered Spices
Add 1 teaspoon cumin powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste), 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, and 1 teaspoon garam masala powder to the pot. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until the mutton is evenly coated with the spices.
Step 7: Add Yogurt and Mix
Stir in 3 tablespoons of yogurt into the mutton mixture. Mix again until well combined.
Step 8: Pressure Cook Mutton
Close the lid of the instant pot, ensuring it is properly sealed. Set the pot to 'Pressure Cook' mode (or 'Meat' setting if available) for .
Step 9: Release Pressure
Once the pressure cooking cycle is complete, carefully vent the out of the pressure cooker using the quick release method.
Step 10: Reduce Gravy
Open the lid. If there is excess liquid, transfer the mutton masala to a separate pan (or continue on '' mode in the instant pot). Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the excess water dries out and the gravy thickens to your desired consistency. The oil should start to separate from the masala.
Step 11: Serve
Garnish with fresh green chilies (optional) and serve your Mutton Masala hot with naan, roti, or rice.
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